The Rev. R. J. Simpson And Charity Organization.

spirit , and urged the brethren to pause ere they gave their donations , and begged them only to extend their generosity upon tho reforms he advocated being carried into effect . Whatever Bro . Simpson may feel , —and I give him credit foi all sincerity , —I certainly blame him for having introduced into a Masonic Lodgo a subject calculated to breed dissension . The Secretary of the Eoyal Masouio Institution for Boys

was present , and listened to our Eev . Brother with surprise and in . dignationj but , judicious man that ho is , ho turned to account all that had been so disparagingly uttered , and secured a Steward for his forthcoming Festival in the person of the W . M . Let our Eev . Brothei - , who is considered as speaking with some authority , reflect ero ho introduces extraneous matter , either in Lodge or at the banquet table . If ho desires reform , let him adopt the

proper course of submitting his views at tho Quarterly General Courts of our Institutions , where they will receive due attention ; but I doubt much if ever he will succeed in inducing tho brethren to relinquish their power of voting in return for tho money they so freely give , and so strenuously strive to obtain in support of our noble Charities . Yours fraternally , SrES BONA .

Opening Of A New Masonic Hall In Liverpool.

OPENING OF A NEW MASONIC HALL IN LIVERPOOL .

ON Wednesday afternoon , 2 nd inst ., the most influential meeting of the Masonic fraternity seen for some time in Liverpool took place , on the occasion of the opening of the Skelmersdale Masonic Hall , which is situate at tho corner of Kirkstall-street , Westminster , road , Kirkdale , and has been erected for the purpose of giving accom . modation for br * ethren at the north end of the town . The formal dedition of the building to Masonic purposes took place on Wednesday ,

in connection with the annual installation of the Walton Lodge , No . 1086 , and was performed by Bro . H . S . Alpass P . G . Sec , who in addressing the brethren prior to the ceremony of consecration referred to Masonry a quarter of a century ago , as compared with the present time , and pointed out tho great advantage gained by tho erection of Masonic Halls as places of meeting over hotels .

In Liverpool there aro only three Lodges which now meet m hotels , and those assemble at the Adelphi . This change had in a great measure ensured the grand success of Masonry in Liverpool , — indeed in the province as well . In this province there were more subscribing members of the Craft than in any other , and the numbers continue steadily to increase . Ho was sure it was the wish

of the middle class , from which Masonry was largely recruited , that thoir Lodges should be dissociated with hotels , and in consequence of that feeling this beneficial change had taken place , with such excellent results . In exercising temperance , Masons of tho present day wero in advance of tho age , and the Charities had been greatly assisted by tho removal of Lodgo rooms from hotels . In conclusion ,

B ro . Alpass expressed the honour he felt at having been entrusted with the duty of performing tho ceremony of consecration , and ho trusted that tho Lodge , which nnmbers over 100 members , would be prosperous . He could say from what he knew of it , in its old meeting place in St . Laurence ' s Schools , that it had always been a wellworked Lodge . In wishing thom prosperity , he hoped they would

continue to cultivate that distinguished characteristic of every Freemason ' s heart— " Charity . " Bro . tho Rev . C . E . Hyde LL . D ., gave tho following prayer : —0 Eternal God , mighty in power , and of Majesty incomprehonsiblo , whom tho heaven of heavens caanut L-jiitain , much less the walls of temples made with hands , vouchsafe Thine aid , 0 Great Architect of the Universe , to us , who

are gathered together to consecrate this place with all humility and readiness of heart , to display the beauties of true godliness . May Thy Holy Name never bo mentioned in this temple but with that awe and reverence which are duo from the creature to the Creator . May Thine aid be sought in all our lawful undertakings , and to Thee , O Supreme Enter of the Universe , may we look up , on every

emergency , for comfort and support . May Thy wisdom condnct us in all our undertakings , Thy strength support us in all our difficulties , and Thy beauty adorn the inner man . And may we all so live that the world shall see how dearly Masons love one another . Then , shall we not have laboured in vain , or wasted our strength for nought , for our work is before the Lord , and our recompense is with God . And give

us all grace , that , by the frequent emblems of mortality which wo shall behold , we may be led to contemplate our inevitable destiny , and guide our reflections into that most interesting of all studies , the knowledge of ourselves . Then shall we pass through the grave to a joyful resurrection , and behold that bright morning star , whoso rising brings peace and tranquillity to the faithful and obedient of tho human

race . " Afterwards the anthem "I have surely built thee an houso to dwell in" ( Dr . Boyce ) tvas sung , Bro . Skeaf P . G . O . presiding at the harmonium . Bros . T . J . Hnghes , Bnsfield , Queen and Haswell being the vocalists . Bro . Alpass then dedicated the building to Masonic purposes . After which he proceeded with tho installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . G . J . Townsend . He performed his

task in a very able manner , supported by a Board of thirty Six P . M . ' s . At the conclusion of tho installation ceremony , fcht W . M . appointed the following brethren as his Officers for the eusuiiii . year : —Bros . G . E . Hanmer I . P . M ., Wm . Walker S . W ., Eev . Dr Hyde J . W ., Wm . Archer P . M . Treas ., J . Lecce Sec , Casey S . D . Eiley J . D ., John Lunt P . M . P . Prov . G . D . C . D . of C , R . Beckett I . G .

H . Gill S . S ., Towpleton J . S . Bro John Luufc gave the charges U , tho officers , and completed his work in a most forcible aud impressive manner . The influential nature of tho meeting may be seen bythc fact thai there wero over 150 brethren , and no fewer than thirty-six Pasi Masters present . Among the P . M . ' s of tho Lodge were Bros . John Lunt P . Prov . G . D . C ., W . Archer , J . C . Lunt , J . P . McArthur J . P ,,

Opening Of A New Masonic Hall In Liverpool.

William Sephton , E . Abraham , J . Ellis , aud G . L . Hanmer . In tho evening a banquet was served in tho dining hall , by Bro . Casey , after which tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . The musical proceedings were under tho direction of Bro . Skeaf Prov . G . O . An agreeable evening was spent , terminating a Festival long to be remembered by tho brethren of

this large aud prosperous Lodge . During tho evening a splendid gold P . M . ' s jewel waa presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Hanmer , by tho members of tho Lodge , in token of their affection and esteem . The edifice is Gothic , of ornamental brickwork , with an Iom ' o doorway , and has cost about £ 2 , 000 . It consists of a Lodge room on

the second floor , 55 feet by 28 feet , with segmental arched ceil , ing , which greatly promotes its acoustic properties ; there are large ante-rooms , lavatories , & o ., and a largo dining hall on the ground floor , with the necessary offices , cloak room , & c . Tho hall is 70 feet by 28 feet , being 16 feet high . A striking novelty in the fitting of the building are the pneumatic bells and speaking tubes , and tho commu .

nication thus readily established between tho W . M . and tho Tyler will be a greit advantage for Masonio purposes . Messrs . E . Wells and Son , the constructors , have had to study the requirements of Masonio brethren rather than strict Gothic outlines , and in this they have succeeded admirably , the work having been personally superintended by Bro . John Wells Prov . G . S ., who deserves great praise for the splendid building he has erected , and his untiring exertions in

getting it completed in tho short space of eight months . In a short time it is the intention of tho directors , who are all members of the Walton Lodge , to have tho walls and ceiling painted and decorated , and to make the Lodge room one not to bo surpassed by any in the Provinces . The cost of the edifice has been borne exclusively by Masons , and tho members of the Walton Lodge are the largest shareholders . All shares have been subscribed without any trouble .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

All Books intended for Review should be addressed to ths Editor of The -freemason ' s Chronicle , 67 Barbican , B . C . The Cure of Cataract and other Eye Affections —The medical and

surgical treatment of Lenticular Opacities . By Jabez Hogg , Consulting Surgeon to tho Eoyal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital , Ophthalmic Surgeon to the Eoyal Masonic Institutions , & c , & c , & c . London : Bailliore , Tindall and Cox , 20 King William-street , Strand . 1878 .

THOUGH we cannot presume to offer an opinion on the professional merits of this work of Bro . Jabez Hogg , we do not hesitate to pro . nounco it . a valuable addition to the literature on eye affections . His treatmeut of this particular class of disease is known to have been highly successful , and wo are probably justified in saying

that his reputation as a skilful Ophthalmic Surgeon is second to none . It is certain he can bring to bear on eye affections of every kind a long and varied experience , aud under these circumstances it would bo the height of presumption in us to criticise this work professioually . Bud wo have noted it carefully , and wo feel justified in

saying that Bro . Hogg ' s treatment is , in all cases , clearly and to all appearances exhaustively laid down . Ho describes , in tho first place , tho various parts of the eye , and then the manner in which cataract is formed , as well as the predisposing causes which induce its formation . He next discusses tho various modes of treatment ,

and enters at considerable length into the different kinds of instruments employed in the removal of cataract , expressing his opinion , as he goes on , of their comparative values , and then explains how tho different operations should bo performed . Tho treatise is abundantly illustrated throughout , so that the reader will experience

but little difficulty in following Bro . Hogg . TheexperD , of course , will be able to see at a glance the value of the author ' s system , and oven the non-professional reader , by the aid of a htt . e patient study , can

not fail to obtain some insight into the subject . We thauk Bro . blogg for the opportunity he has afforded us of studying his treatise . ID cannot but enhance his fame , and we trust it wilt have a largo circulation , especially in professional circles .

We beg to acknowledge receipt of the first number of Vol . IV . of Design and Work , a Mechanics' Journal lor Workmen of all Trades . [ Publisher , Mr . Georges Purkess , 286 Strand , W . C ] It is well illustrated , and contains well-written articles , as well as a mass of information which cannot prove otherwise than useful to the class of readers whose interests it is specially designed to advocate . Acuom . pauying the number is a very pretty coloured almanack , nicely printed in clear type , and simply , yet tastily , designed .

A highly iiuoiCsUog lecture " Ou tho War ia xuf ' kaj , him remarks on the Hellenic Nationalities , " was delivered s « m ? ' mc . since , in the Free Church School Room , Queen ' s-road , £ * . , >_ wilier , by Bro . Dr . Theocles Mnssabini , late special correspondent ol the Horn . ing Advertiser with tho Eussian army . The lecturur having described the relations of the Bulgars with the dominant Turkish ra-je ,

* 5 _ ve it as hia opinion that the Emperor of ilussia hud no ulternauyo out to go to war with tho Sultan . A voto of thanks to tlie lecturer concluded the proceedings . This lecture , it may bo interesting to our readers to know , will bo delivered agaiu , iu other localities , ot which duo notice will be given , so that those who are desirous ol . earning moro of Bro . MasA-ibini ' s views ou the war , will have the opportunity of doing so afforded them ,